IT Manager

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urbana Free Library is seeking a forward-thinking IT Manager to lead the operation and management of all information technology systems, applications, and services. You will architect and maintain the Library's technology infrastructure, and supervise the IT staff under the Associate Director.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Information Systems or related field (or equivalent) and 3+ years of enterprise Windows experience; five years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three years progressively responsible Windows enterprise admin experience; five years preferred.
• Knowledge of Windows desktop/server administration, Hyper-V, and networking.
• Experience with MS Office 365 admin tools, Azure AD, and hybrid environments.
• Experience with budgets and procurement procedures.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and management of IT systems, applications, and services within the Library.
• Provide vision and leadership for IT strategy development and implementation.
• Supervise the Library's IT staff and maintain technology infrastructure.
• Model a collaborative, innovative, and resilient work culture.

Skills

Windows administration

Office 365 admin

Azure AD

Budget management

Procurement procedures

Cybersecurity

Automation

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

MS Office 365

Hyper-V

CMS administration

Networking tools

Job description

Openings as of 9/3/2026

• Position Type:
  UFL -- FT, Civil Service, Manager/IT Manager
• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
• Location:
  Urbana Free Library
• Date Available:
  When filled
• Closing Date:
  10/4/2026, 11:59pm

Do you want to work where you can enrich the lives of the people in your community? The Urbana Free Library is seeking a forward-thinking, self-motivated individual to join the Library's leadership team. Duties include overseeing the operation and management of all information technology-supported systems, applications, and services within the Library; providing vision and leadership for the development and implementation of IT strategies and initiatives; and supervising the Library's IT staff. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field or equivalent work experience and at least three years progressively responsible work experience with administering computers and computer networks in an enterprise Windows environment. The Urbana Free Library has been serving the community for over 150 years. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic, community-centered environment, the Library invites you to apply.

Position Type:

Full-Time/Exempt

Location:

The Urbana Free Library

Pay Grade:

41 ($72,274-$93,956/year) plus excellent benefits

Job Summary:

The Information Technology (IT) Manager oversees the operation and management of all information technology-supported systems, applications, and services within the Library; is responsible for the architecture and maintenance of the Library's technology infrastructure; provides vision and leadership for the development and implementation of IT strategies and initiatives; and supervises the Library's IT staff. Exemplifies the characteristics of a collaborative, innovative, and resilient work culture and models the appropriate behavior to create and maintain this work culture. The IT Manager reports to the Associate Director.

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and Microsoft Server administration, Hyper-V and network administration.
• Strong understanding of MS Office 365 administration tools (Admin Center, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, etc.), Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), and hybrid Azure Active Directory environments.
• Experience developing and administering budgets, as well as knowledge of procurement procedures.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, endpoint management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to leverage automations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that can be demonstrated to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position.
• Three years progressively responsible work experience with administering computers and computer networks in an enterprise Windows environment. Five years preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing MS Office 365.
• At least one year of prior successful supervisory experience.
• IT certifications in ITIL, project management, or technical training.
• Experience with database systems management, CMS administration, programming, and library automation and related software.
• Bilingual skills.

Selection Process:

Scoring of Applicants. Each application that meets the minimum requirements will be scored, but first priority will be given to those applications submitted by the fullest consideration date. Your responses will be used to determine whether you possess the minimum qualifications required. Only information on the application and the responses to the supplemental questions will be considered and additional information listed on a resume, cover letter, or other supplemental materials will not be used when deciding if a candidate meets the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details in their application.

Panel Interviews. At least two people will be present on the panels. Applicants will be asked a list of standard questions. In the interviews, we will want to learn about you, your experiences, and how you would function in a library setting. We expect to schedule these interviews in October 2026.

Contacting References. We will contact former employers of candidate finalists before making a decision.

Selection/Appointment. Although selection is based on the successful completion of all of the above components, the nature of the selection process allows any single component to eliminate a candidate from further consideration. As a final step, the Library appoints a candidate from those who are available to accept the position.

Accommodations. The Urbana Free Library provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need information, please contact The Urbana Free Library at 217-367-4057.

We welcome diversity.

The Urbana Free Library welcomes diversity! We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE

Attachment(s):

• IT Manager Aug 2026.pdf